Medieval buckle?

[Alex901]

Hi,

I found this a few days ago. Does anyone have a idea what that thing is?




Greetings

 

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[DCMatt]

Knowing the size and the location of the find would be helpful in determining the ID.

 

[Alex901]

Knowing the size and the location of the find would be helpful in determining the ID.

Size: w 6,5cm, h 5,5cm
Location: Germany, NRW (near a old floodgate at the river called 'Lippe')

 

[Fourman110]

Looks like a smushed wall mounted bottle opener.

 

[ANTIQUARIAN]

I'm thinking it's a broken saddle strap end decoration, likely made of brass with a silver wash.
Others here might be able to give you a better idea of the date, but I'm thinking 17th - 18thc.

My next guess would've been... "a smushed wall mounted bottle opener."
Dave

 

[Hawks88]

Welcome to tnet from Niagara Falls. Nice find but I have no idea. Sorry.

 

[Alex901]

Thanks for all replys. Should I possibly take new pictures? Maybe the side profile could help

Greetings from Germany

 

[DCMatt]

Thanks for all replys. Should I possibly take new pictures? Maybe the side profile could help

Greetings from Germany

A side profile photo with a ruler might be helpful. When you gave the measurements I was surprised. The piece is larger than I first thought.

My first thought was some sort of clog clasp. But I think it is too large for that...

It looks like a silver alloy to me - no rust or green patina. Only a little darkening like silver sometimes gets after many years in the ground.

 

[A2coins]

Welcome to tnet definatley a cool find

 

[Alex901]

Here are the pictures of the side profile. Hope it help.